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INSIGHT Lateral Access System Surgical Technique DePuy Synthes 11
The scoop is used to retract soft tissue.
Glide the scoop down on the concave side of the blades
to the site of tissue creep. Push the soft tissue behind
the blade (5).
Then slide the accessory down the respective accessory
groove (6).
Turn the handle of the scoop counterclockwise (7) into
the retractor opening until it no longer resides behind
the blade and can be removed.
Unscrew the accessories instrument from the extension.
Precaution:
Do not reposition the retractor or per
form further retraction after accessories are placed.
Precaution:
When inserting and removing subse
quent instruments (curettes, trials etc.) ensure that
they do not conflict with the retractor blades or
accessories, noting that manipulation (including
accessory removal) may be required to avoid
conflict.
